Wilkinson, recently named marketing and PR professional of the year at the Manchester Young Talent Awards, has been promoted to associate director and leads the agency’s corporate team.

Varley Jones was promoted to associate director and heads up the consumer team. The promotions follow a significant increase in revenue for the agency’s Manchester arm, with 2014 seeing year-on-year growth of ten per cent.

Jo Leah, managing director and chair English regions and Wales, said: "Our industry has entered a new era and we have evolved to meet the changing needs of our clients. Anna and Jessica’s promotions highlight the multi-skilled, creative and dynamic leaders we need to future-proof our team.

"They have both played an integral role in the growth of their respective portfolios within the agency, and have been instrumental in pushing the agency to its most successful year to date."